"Drawing on primary sources in several Asian and European languages, James Millward presents a thorough study of Xinjiang's history and people from antiquity to the present and takes a balanced look at the position of Turkic Muslims within the PRC today. While offering fresh material and perspectives for specialists, this engaging survey of Xinjiang's rich environmental, cultural, and ethno-political heritage is also written for travelers, students, and anyone eager to learn about this vital connector between East and West."

I had the good fortune to spend a couple of years at the University of Arizona studying under Jim before he left for greener pastures. He's a class act and a very funny guy. While I haven't read Eurasian Crossroads yet, it promises to be both authoratative and highly readable.

Jim's now working on another book on another subject dear to my heart--the guitar. Jim's a very good player himself, and plays in an old time/bluegrass outfit in D.C. His book will be on the globalization of the instrument.